We are currently living through a digital renaissance. Writers and readers alike are experimenting with new forms, blending visuals, sound, code, and hyperlinked structures to create immersive experiences. This resurgence of creative innovation signals not just a shift in how stories are told, but in how they are experienced, shared, and preserved across digital platforms. It is important that with this period of change, we also pay homage to our roots, and remember the traditions of literature as a physical print based form. So a quick look back at the origins of the book is definitely something to keep us a little grounded as we embark on this shift.